Oaks Road over Jack Smith Creek
FairPosted for loadCraven County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. E. of Jct. SR1215 · Structure no. 000000000490149
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 59 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Oaks Road over Jack Smith Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oaks Road over Jack Smith Creek in Craven County, North Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2040. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Oaks Road over Jack Smith Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Oaks Road over Jack Smith Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Oaks Road over Jack Smith Creek carry?
About 4,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Oaks Road over Jack Smith Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Oaks Road over Jack Smith Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.